Local notices and household items from Muscatine
A collage of brief notices reports a marriage license for John Robes and Cornelia Kuiper, local sales at McColm’s, housing rental seeks near Wilson’s Shoe Store, and various visits and arrivals of residents. Other notes include Vera Knight’s return from a Columbus Junction party, river stage at Muscatine, and several residents visiting or traveling between Muscatine and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Knight
Mary Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Mitchell Accepts the Y M C A Secretaryship
J G Mitchell former religious work secretary at the local Y M C A will become general secretary succeeding Hugh Jameson. He will assume charge of the Muscatine branch in about two weeks after arriving from Duluth Minnesota where he was affiliated with the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Bihlmeier
J. G. Mitchell
Mitchell
Hugh Jameson
Muscatine
Duluth
Minn
Attendance record set as Muscatine 1909 institute opens
The Muscatine County Normal Institute at the local High School opened with a record first-day attendance of 150 and growing enrollment expected. Prof. Wilcox of the University of Iowa delivered the opening lecture on The crisis in the struggle for Race Supremacy and later spoke on The relation of Geography to History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilcox
University of Iowa
Society Notes for Local Groups Meet in Town
Mrs James Welch hosts Major John Sewing circle on West Seventh Street Tuesday afternoon. Col Hare Thimble Bee meets at Mrs Joseph Biles home Tuesday afternoon. Grace English Lutheran Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society gathers tomorrow evening at Mrs C H Liebbe 919 West Third Street with a Korea program. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Welch
West Seventh Street
Major John Sewing Circle
Col. Hare Thimble Bee
Joseph Biles
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Grace English Lutheran Church
C. H. Liebbe
West Third Street
Korea
Maennerchor Excursion Proves a Success
The Maennerchor excursion yesterday proved successful with over four hundred aboard the steamer Columbia which left at 8 45. Pleasant weather and the singers drew many participants as the vessel reached Burlington around 1 pm and returned to town by 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Burlington
Ludi Acquitted on Bootlegging Charge
Davenport Iowa United States Deputy Marshal arrested Ludi in Muscatine on bootlegging charges. Hearing before United States Commissioner A G Bush at Davenport this morning resulted in discharge after evidence showed he had obtained his government license before filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Ludi
Muscatine
United States
Marshall
A. G. Bush
Davenport
Ludi
Elks Depart for Iowa State Meeting Train Trip
Local Elks members leave tomorrow at noon for Davenport to join the Davenport Elks and ride a special train to Dubuque for a state meeting. All intending travelers should be at the meeting tonight to receive badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Davenport
Special meeting planned by Ministerial Association
The Ministerial Association held a morning meeting at the Y M C A. It was brief but decided to reconvene Thursday at 9 a m for a special session to discuss several important matters. All members are urged to attend.
One Cup of Coffee A Day Sparks Health Claims
An Ohio woman recounts heart trouble and dizzy spells linked to coffee. She swapped a single daily cup for Postum, claims the change cured her heart issues and cravings, and notes satisfaction with Postum as a healthier alternative. The ad promotes The Road to Wellville and the phrase There's a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Postum
Wellville
MAY DISCUSS DISCONTINUING CITY UNION OF YOUNG SOCIETIES
A called meeting at the Baptist church Friday evening will consider reorganizing or continuing the City Union of Young People's Societies. Members at various churches talked last night, and there is a strong chance the union may not be continued due to lax interest.
University Class Day Exercises Held at Iowa Campus
The University of Iowa held class day exercises in Iowa City with a program including welcome by President W. L. Carberry, an oration by Vincent Starzinger, poems by Otto Kampmeier and Hazeldean Tool, and a planting of ivy by Carberry. A $100 memorial gift to Prof. C. C. Nutting for the Science department supported the Laysan Island expedition fund. Tonight’s show features The Taming of the Shrew with a cast led by Isaac Stutsman and W. L. Carberry, under Shakespearean direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
W. L. Carberry
Panora
Vincent Starzinger
Des Moines
Otto Kampmeier
Alice Mueller
Hazeldean Tool
Red Oak
Charles B. Hanford
Petruchio
Isaac E. Stutsman
Toledo
Katharine—Mae M. Keyser
Marengo
Vincentio
Lucentio
James L. Cameron
Audubon
Gremio
Robert N. Jones
Hortensio
Dale Carrell
Tranio
Herbert H. Hoar
Biondello
George E. Frazer
Anamosa
Henry G. Schaeffer
Big Stone
S. D
A. C. Strong
Burling
Marriage for Miss Gertrude Holtz and Charles Halling
Invitations announce the nuptials of Miss Gertrude Holtz of Muscatine and Charles Halling of Perry Iowa. The ceremony will take place June 24 in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Holtz
Muscatine
Charles Halling
Perry
Iowa
Farther Lights Meet At First Baptist On India Religions
Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church will gather Tuesday evening at Mrs. Matthew Westrate’s Woodlawn avenue home. The program compares Hinduism Mohammedanism and Buddhism with Christianity led by Mrs. Carl Schmidt. Papers by Miss Jessie Stirlen Mrs. G B Samuels and Miss Emma Steen will present Hinduism Mohammedanism and Buddhism respectively with musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights
Farther Lights’ Society of the First Baptist Church
Matthew Westrate
Woodlawn Avenue
India
Carl Schmidt
Jessie Stirlen
G. B Samuels
Emma Steen
Birthday anniversary celebrated for Mrs. Garvin
Mrs. Peter Garvin observed her 73rd birthday Sunday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Eugene Coon at 1498 Washington Street. About 30 guests attended the dinner and gifts were given. Mrs. Garvin has lived in the city five years and in Foster Illinois 41 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Garvin
Eugene Coon
Washington Street
Garvin
Foster, Ill
J. B. Rosemund
Ross Rosemund
Harvey, Orrie
Cal
Sweetland Center
George Sergeant
Stewart Houvenagle
Byron Drury
Esther Garvin
Thomas Garvin
Solen
Ada Garvin
Malinda Garvin
Mary Garvin
Lloyd Garvin
Lake Township
Sam Bowlby
W. H. Bowlby
Earl and Glen
Frank Baynard
Bertha Schmitt
Staley admits guilt over horse theft case in county court
Clifford Staley admitted taking a horse from the John Lee farm in Seventy-Six township in Judge Howe's court. He pleaded guilty in spirit but was bound over to await action by the grand jury, which meets in September. Staley awaits a long jail wait after arrest in Ottumwa Saturday night and return by Sheriff Benham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Staley
Grand Trunk Offers Summer Fares to Scenic Regions
Special low round trip fares on the Grand Trunk Railway system apply for travel to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami and other resort areas along the St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains New England and New Jersey. Contact W. S. Cookson AGA 135 Adams Street Chicago for tourist publications and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temagami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
New England
New Jersey
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
W. S. Cookson
Adams Street
New Army Head Named as General Wood Tops Active List
Major General Wood becomes the highest ranking officer on the active list following General McArthur's retirement. The lieutenant general grade is extinct with McArthur's departure, and a photograph shows Wood examining horses for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
McArthur
Society Cards Ingraham Names and Addressboard
Society notes credit F. C. Ingraham as foreman and Mrs. F. C. Ingraham as correspondent at 610 West South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Ingraham
West Sth Bt
Hospital Notes From Hershey Hospital Update
The note reports Andrew Addleman is much improved at Hershey hospital. Mrs. Chas Hellar of Mulberry avenue is improving rapidly and will leave for home soon. Mrs. J Rock of West Liberty Iowa arrived for care with Dr T F Beveridge. Mrs M S Sandros spent two weeks at Hershey and left with her daughter. Mrs Chas Conway of West Second street is much improved. Benj Hopkins is recovering after appendicitis surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Addleman
Hershey Hospital
Chas. Hellar
Mulberry Avenue
J. Rock
West Liberty
Iowa
T. F. Beveridge
M. S. Sandros
Sunday
Chas. Conway
West Second Street
Benj. Hopkins
Elks Lodge Meets Weekly at Muscatine
Muscatine Lodge No 204 of the Elks holds a Monday 9 PM meeting at Fiks Hall 412 East Front Street. Club rooms operate daily from 9 AM to 11 PM. Visitors welcome. Wm J Watson Exalted Ruler John P Breen Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. P. O. Fulks
Muscatine
Po Elks
Fiks Hall
Fast Front Street
Wm. J. Watson
John P. Breen
Fraternal Lodge Meet Schedule Details
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Yeoman hall Wayie Niebling is chief of honor with Mary Crouch as financier and Gussie Mull as recorder. Muscatine Lodge No. 6 meets every Monday at 7 45 pm. Miriam Lodge No. 27 D of R meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 7 45 pm. Prairie Encampment No. 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7 45. Laurent Council No. 1805 K of C meets second and fourth Fridays at Maccabee hall. Visiting brothers in good standing invited. officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Castle
Yeomenhall Cor
Third and Avenue
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Banner Lodge
Yeoman Hall
Wayie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
I. 0
O F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment No
Knights OF Columbus
Laurent Council
Maccabee Hall
J. A. Bartemeier
G. K A. G. Bestenlebner
U. W
Eagle Todge
UT. W
K. P. Ball
Lows Avenue
Fred Beitel
M. W
Howe
EB. H. Dolsen
Pickerel
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
C. H. Lemkan
Charles Lockwood
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoe Min
Kate Parvin
Mira
Myrtle Kirk
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
Mise Nellie Peck
Pratermats Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A A
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Iowa Avenue
Brethresa
As. F. P. Hibbard
G. F. L. Bibimeter
K. of RB. and
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Third Street
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Wells Family Golden Wedding Reunion in Port Jervis
Mr and Mrs George Wells travel to Port Jervis New York for the golden wedding anniversary of E A Wells and wife. The event, held tomorrow, will reunite the immediate family and include Dr Fred Wells of Des Moines as an attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
George Wells
Port Jervis
N. Y
E. A. Wells
Fred Wells
Des Moines
Kitchen Shower Honoring Miss Weise Near West Liberty
A kitchen shower was held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. B. Bailey three miles north of West Liberty for Miss Weise who is soon to be married. Fifteen guests attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bailey
West Liberty
Weise
Commercial Club Urges Members to Attend Evening Meeting
All Commercial Club members are urged to attend this evening's meeting at 8 o'clock due to matters of great importance to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
The Yellow Peril and Dr King’s New Life Fills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Fills for jaundice malaria and biliousness with a guaranteed claim. The cachet notes a 25 cent price and credits a local pharmacy Play ercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Decree of Pocahontas Meets in Pocahontas Hall
The Romona Council No 52 meets every first and third Friday at the Maccabee Hall. Officers listed include Mrs. Isabel Norton Pocahontas Mrs A A Stark Collector of Wampum and Mrs Quailiail Keeper of Records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Romona Council
Maccabee Hall
Isabel Norton
A. A. Stark
Wampum
Quailiail
Masonic Bodies Schedule Monthly Meetings
Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M convocation on the second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters assembly on the third Thursday monthly at Stein's music hall. De Molay Commandery No. 1 ER regular conclave on the 4th Wednesday each month. Details include officers J A Pitchforth M B P and others such as W M L Johnson G PD Lezotte and L E Aickens with secretaries and recorders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ingham
W. M. L. Johnson
Washington
J. A. Pitchforth
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. PD. Lezotte
M . S. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
A. W. Scott
B.C W. . Graff
G A R Shelby Norman Post Meets Monthly at Hall
G A R headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 231 meets first and third Tuesdays at G A R hall East Second Street with visiting members welcome Robt B Baird Commander Gos Schmidt Adjutant T O O R M Masquitine Tribe No 95 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in Yeoman hall visiting chiefs invited Sherman Wingerter Sachem Tester Smith C of B
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
Robt. B. Baird
Gos. Schmidt
Yeoman Hall
Sherman Wingerter
Sachem
Tester Smith
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O. Wilber Brockman
Mgr
Gristo
Oliver Wilber Brockman
John Robes
Cornelia Kuiper
McColm’s
Wilson
John C. Wilson
City
McColm’ S
Nellie Kingston
W. H. Bishop
Arthur Ryan
Pittsfield
Ryan
Edith Hoover
Charles Rebelsky
Bellevue Hospital
New Hampshire Street
Harry Nyenhuis
Sheldon
William Nyenhuis
East Sixth Street
John Sieh
Crescentia
Montpelier
Garret Kobus
Grand Rapids, Mich
Musecatine
Grand Rapids
William van Zyl
Edward Gremmel
Chas. Fuhlman
East Seventh Street
Jake van Marel
Orange City
A. van Marel
Pella
Chris Otto
Y. M. C. A. Head
Cept Office of Board
Teachers’ Institute
Prof. Wilcox
Gogues
Bertha Shaffer
Brighton
Mildred Rodgers
Nichols
Della Marticke
Atalissa
Winifred English
Conesville
Mina Emerson
Lona Rae Nolind
Nellie Singleton
Clayton Mosher
John Polders
Eva P. Krider
Margaret Buser
Nellie Woodruff
Grandview
Martha Hardman
Fruitland
Geneva Miller
Ruth Miller
Veida Chown
Wilton
Pearl Levellen
Viola Bohnsack
Stockton
Ethyl Bohnsack
Clara Marolf
Nellie Vore
Floy Elvison
Letts
Alice Countryman
Edith Richards
E. E. Duncle
Ida Brook
Ary Hill
Edna Stevens
Ethyl Aker
Fern Miller
Maude Parsons
Forestine H. Negus
W.A. Duniary
Ida Miller
Glennade B. Edge
Laura Nash
Bessie Freshwater
Ray L. Abbott
Grace Stickney
Nina Reeves
Della Eves
Lillian Stephens
Clara Rockefellow
Edna Runyon
Ruby Runyon
Frank Abbott
Effie Shires
New Boston
Rose Dalton
Anna Murphy
Gertrude Grosjean
Lena Geirse
Sopa
Dubuque
City Union
Ton
John Moses
Decorah
Curtis
Edna G. Benson
Union
Bianca
Helen Swisher
Helena
Walburn
Osceola
Kitchen
Alice E. Clarke
Ray
Staley
Leonard Wood
Society
Quality Grocery
Hospital Notes
Miss Weise
Bailey Home
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hell
Olds’ Block
G. J. Lests
J. A. Leyda
Masonic
Lodgre No. 2
A. F
A. M
Oo. E. Ss. Electa
Hallie Pitchforth
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
F. O. EF
Muscatine Aerie No
Fagie Lodge Hall
Dunber Restaurant
L. E. Aickens, W. P
M. P. Goff
L. Co. T. M. Muscatine Hive
K. of Phal
Carrie Harris
Nellie Lucas
Just
A. L. Pierson Cor
Mulberry Ave
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